Internship - Summer 2027

This position is for our Summer Internship Programme, taking place in July and August 2027, and we are seeking one intern to join the team.

Applicants should be in their penultimate or final year of university, and if offered a permanent role on completion of the internship should be available to start in September/October 2028.

About The PSC And What We Look For

The PSC is a team of public service consultants who exist to make public services brilliant for organisations, society and individuals.

We work together with ambitious leaders in some of the UK’s biggest public service organisations, creating lasting public value and helping to build a sustainable future. Our expertise has been recognised by the Financial Times, The Economist and The Guardian.

As an intern, you will be given responsibility from day one, working on both client-facing and internal projects. You’ll collaborate with consultants, senior clients, and frontline public service staff to solve some of the biggest challenges facing public services.

Required

We’re looking for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity, passion, enthusiasm and dedication to solving the knotty problems required to improve public services. We are believers in growth mindsets and that no employee is the finished article. Therefore, we look for people who:

• Show potential and a willingness to learn
• Embody entrepreneurial spirit and thought leadership
• Are exceptional problem solvers, with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
• Are passionate about achieving lasting change in public services

Eligibility

• Right to work in the UK. This internship, and any permanent role offered at its end, is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Available to start the 8-week internship in July 2027.
• In your penultimate or final year of university, and available to start a permanent role, if offered, in September/October 2028.

Applications

Applications close on Monday 19 October 2026. All applications and written assignments will be reviewed after the closing date.

Joining The PSC

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that diverse identities, experiences and ideas are essential to tackling the complex problems and are actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds. Successful applicants will become part of a diverse, high performing team united by the same mission. The PSC is an equal-opportunities employer and operates an anonymised recruitment to ensure candidates are assessed on their skills, capabilities and potential. We are proud to partner with upReach, a charity which works to improve social mobility by creating conditions for undergraduates from less advantaged backgrounds to access and sustain top graduate jobs. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us.

Sustainability: The PSC is committed to driving positive, sustainable change across public services. Our sustainability policy sets out our specific commitments to use sustainable suppliers and expand our positive impact with clients and partners.

Degree disciplines and recruitment criteria:

We do not have specific degree criteria, and our team possesses a mix of degree disciplines including STEM, humanities, languages as well as applied disciplines such as public health. We are looking for exceptional problem solvers, with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. Applicants should be motivated team players who share our genuine passion for delivering better experiences and outcomes for public service users.

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